Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow'

A showy plant of lively appearance with a long season of interest. This has upright stems with long leaves whorled round them. The leaves are coloured an irregular green at their centre with a yellow edge. There are red tints, especially on the young foliage at the top of the plant. The colour is very bright in spring but remains distinctive for months. It flowers in May with a large head of yellow flowers, red eyed. (These being its nectaries). It is handsome in borders where its coloured foliage can be pleasingly combined with a good range of other plants. It is also happy in a container. The sap is a skin and eye irritant so prune or cut with care.